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Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I want to address a number of issues regarding the Bill. We as a party tried to play a positive role with respect to this Bill in ensuring there were aspects of our policies included in it while others sat on the sideline but if they wish to do so that is fine.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: Did the Deputy contribute to the debate already? He did. Others sat on the sideline and we will how that works out. For an Oireachtas and Government to function, the Finance Bill and the Social Welfare Bill need to be passed. We need to give some degree of stability also. The budget provided for a €5 increase in the State pension, an increase we stipulated was required; a...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: Did the Deputy make a contribution already? He did.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: Deputy Brady's contribution is on the record and I would appreciate if the Deputy would allow me to make mine. The fundamental reality is that there is only a certain amount of money to spend and it is a matter of prioritising how that can best be used. This Bill goes some way in examining and reassessing the balance and trying to provide the moneys that are badly needed in certain...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2017 (10 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 26. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which his Department Brexit-proofed budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31841/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (10 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 201. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on recent developments in Turkey including the detention of MPs from the Peoples' Democratic Party and the curbing of media freedom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34174/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Redeployment (10 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 202. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the resources allocated to the new EU division within his department; the number of staff allocated to the division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34175/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (10 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 203. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the position of the undocumented Irish in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34176/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (10 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 204. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the Fresh Start agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34177/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Staff (10 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 318. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide copies of any written agreements between the Government and International Airlines Group, IAG, dealing with the issue of compulsory redundancies, specifically relating to an agreement that no compulsory redundancies would take place within five years of IAG's takeover of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 277. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if section 3(1)(a) of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986) gives effect to the EU derogation that permits and legalises a range of control measures to be carried out on otherwise legally protected bird species, expressly and explicitly, for the protection of public health...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 278. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the direct authority and the frequency with which the process is carried out for the review or updating as necessary, production and publication of both the declaration under 3(1)(a)of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986) and the derogation species list that it covers; the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 279. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the organisations which are represented in the process that produces the declaration under 3(1)(a)of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986) and, in respect of the organisation(s) represented, the grade levels, functions, qualifications and expertise of the personnel involved...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 280. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way and by whom the final decision is made in respect of each bird species as to whether it is included on or removed or excluded from the derogation list covered by the declaration under 3(1)(a)of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986); if those decisions are reached on a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 281. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which, the formats in which, the frequency with which, and the sources from which information is gathered, verified and assessed each time the declaration under 3(1)(a) of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986) is updated and published; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 282. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if any gull species (details supplied) have ever previously been considered for inclusion on the derogation list under SI No. 254 of 1986; if so, if she will summarise the considerations made and the basis for the decisions taken; if none of the pertinent gull species have previously been considered for listing, the circumstances...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 283. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are any safeguards in the process used to produce the declaration under 3(1)(a)of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986), and the derogation species list that it covers, to ensure that a protected species that may also be currently red listed as a species of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (8 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: 284. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are safeguards in the process used to produce the declaration under 3(1)(a) of the European Communities (Wildlife Act 1976) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 (SI No. 254 of 1986), and the derogation species) list that it covers, if she will advise of same; the person who has the ultimate decision authority regarding a red...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I was gravely concerned by the correspondence the joint committee received from the National Union of Journalists. We invited journalists before the committee to find out what we can do to address this issue. Members are fully aware of the circumstances prevailing in Turkey. The Turkish Government has closed 16 television stations, 23 radio...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Darragh O'Brien: I very much appreciate the information brought to us and awareness is important. I am still not clear on where the Irish Government is on this. I asked a question of whether there has been an official statement or if our Minister has relayed the concerns directly to the Turkish Embassy. I understand there is a European option and the Chairman made a very good proposal, which we will...